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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

R16 KDRMOT history

R16 KDR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

R16 KDR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,072 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 KDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 KDR was last recorded at 78,072 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,092 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
980 miles
Average per year
2,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,072 miles
  • 2024 – 77,092 miles
  • 2023 – 76,831 miles
  • 2022 – 75,178 miles
  • 2021 – 74,770 miles
  • 2020 – 73,440 miles
  • 2019 – 72,300 miles
  • 2018 – 70,734 miles
  • 2017 – 69,658 miles
  • 2016 – 67,635 miles
  • 2015 – 65,468 miles
  • 2014 – 60,616 miles
  • 2013 – 56,235 miles
  • 2012 – 52,381 miles
  • 2011 – 50,948 miles
  • 2010 – 48,808 miles
  • 2009 – 45,728 miles
  • 2007 – 42,381 miles
  • 2006 – 32,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,072 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,072 miles (+980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,072 miles
    Test number
    205538017209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass77,092 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    542476900250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,831 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,831 miles
    Test number
    482042571025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,178 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,178 miles
    Test number
    707749831284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,770 miles (+1,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    948056957236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,440 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    322318926107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,300 miles (+1,566)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    630099852826
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare number-plates in footwell

  8. Pass70,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    542467037219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,734 miles (+1,076)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    943746598630
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

  10. Pass69,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,658 miles
    Test number
    839891004255
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

  11. Fail69,658 miles (+2,023)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,658 miles
    Test number
    935186375364
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

  12. Pass67,635 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    543716287298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,468 miles
    Test number
    838306485094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,462 miles (+4,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,462 miles
    Test number
    165826985055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,616 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    539354374041
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber damp
    • NoteO/s rear suspension arm rear bush in weak
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  16. Fail60,616 miles (+4,381)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    849974074042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber damp
    • NoteO/s rear suspension arm rear bush in weak
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  17. Pass56,235 miles (+3,854)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,235 miles
    Test number
    605767233052
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • NoteDiscs corroded
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes weak
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link worn/dust cover perishing
    • NoteRear indicators fading

  18. Pass52,381 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    136396052016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,948 miles (+2,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    989921711070
    • NoteRear brake pads look well worn

  20. Pass48,808 miles (+3,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    591378420023
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

  21. Pass45,728 miles (+3,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,728 miles
    Test number
    894073919051
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  22. Pass42,381 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    734331767311
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass39,632 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    750822707017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,487 miles
    Test number
    331031716012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 KDR

Does R16 KDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 KDR is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 KDR?
The MOT on R16 KDR is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 KDR done?
R16 KDR was recorded at 78,072 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,289 miles a year.
Has R16 KDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 KDR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2018.
Has the mileage on R16 KDR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 KDR find?
R16 KDR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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